Paul Kim
Community Advisor
Greetings! My name is Paul Kim
and I am the Community Counselor for the Cross Cultural Center.
I am extremely excited to be part of the Cross Cultural Center because
it is a dynamic place in which social justice and activism are promoted.
As a former student activist, I understand the challenges of balancing
activism, academics, family, relationships, and other stressors.
My role as the Community Counselor is to provide support to students
in the forms of free personal counseling, consultation, and outreach.
I can be reached at
(530)752-4201
Email:
pakim@ucdavis.edu
In peace,
Paul Kim
Community Counselor
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Roxana Borrego
Artistic Director, DDA
Roxana Borrego is the newly hired, Artistic Director for Danzantes Del Alma of UC Davis. Roxana comes into this position highly skilled and trained in Folklorico dance, as she started at the age of 5 and has continued since. We are all excited to welcome Roxana to the family and believe that she will be a great asset to the DDA dance group.
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New Resource for Mixed Students
I would like to introduce you to a new resource for mixed race, multiethnic, and trans-racially adopted students and community members: mixed@UCD.mixed@UCD is
a new mailing list designed to inform the UC Davis community of
upcoming programs/events and current issues related to the mixed
community. The mixed community is among the fastest growing communities in the United States; despite this, there exist almost no resources for mixed students on the UC Davis campus.
mixed@UCD isan attempt to provide a network for the mixed community and its allies.If you would like to become connected to the mixed community at UC Davis, please send your name and e-mail address to motorres@ucdavis.edu.
-Mo Torres
Mixed Community Intern
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VOLUNTEER
FOR THE CCC!
Want to serve the community, learn about different identities, and yet
still have fun? Come volunteer at the Cross-Cultural Center. We promise
that we're fun! Come on by and ask for a volunteer application or
fill one out online and drop it off at the center. Either way, it's a
simple way to get started. We are very flexible with hours. We work
with your schedule. Transcript notation is available!
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The CCC funds these types of requests:
- visits by artists and scholars
- diversity training
-presentations at conferences, seminars, and workshops
- cultural performances
For more information, visit the 'Funding' section of the CCC website or stop by the office to pick up an application! |
Contact Information
Web Site:
http://ccc.ucdavis.edu
Email:
ccc@ucdavis.edu
Phone:
(530) 752-4287
Fax:
(530) 752-5067
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Dear friend of the Cross-Cultural Center,
 On behalf of the staff of the Cross Cultural Center, I would like to
Welcome you to a new year of beginnings and first anniversary of TCB.
This year, as a result of the budget cuts our campus is facing and as
part of the re-organization efforts in the division of Student Affairs,
the Cross Cultural Center has taken on additional programming and
services to support the campus wide community. These include: the
annual cultural days programs with their long tradition of 40 year plus
history on our campus, the only UC Davis Mexican folklorico dance
troupe, Danzantes del Alma, and a couple of graduation programs that
serve our campus community. To provide support for these programs and
student leaders, we will be joined by a number of new faces in our
professional staff. It is my pleasure to introduce Dr. Paul Kim, who is
new to our campus and will be serving as a counselor located within the
cross cultural center. I am also pleased to welcome San Mei Li who
will serve our department as Office Coordinator. Joining our Danzantes
del Alma program, we are fortunate to have the services of Roxana
Borrego, an accomplished professional dancer and instructor in Mexican
folklorico. We are currently working on finalizing recruitment for
more new member of our staff and we look forward to introducing them to
you in the next edition of TCB. You are invited to visit our newly
designed website for up to date updates and current calendar that will
provide you with information on upcoming programs and services. I would
also like to let you know that we will be operating during this year of
transition with new operational hours. The center will be open to the
campus community starting at 10 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. Monday to
Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays.
There are indeed many and new exciting changes taking place in our
department and I invite you to stop by to find out how you can get
involved or take advantage of the programs and services we provide at
the Cross Cultural Center. I wish you a new academic year of success
and blessings as you move forward with Fall quarter. Please do let us
know if we can be of service to you in any way or if you have any
suggestions for us. As always, I invite you to be the change you want
to see at UC Davis!
In unity,
Steven Baissa
Director
UC Davis Cross-Cultural Center
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2009-2010 Entire CCC Staff
The Culture Days program has now become housed at the Cross Cultural Center. Here, we have the student coordinators for each respective week telling you a little about the week.
Asian Pacific Culture Week
Greetings from Asian Pacific Culture Week and Asian Pacific Islander Leadership Program! We will strive to create a safe space for students to share and learn about the diverse API cultures and traditions, being more inclusive especially of neglected API groups. Join us at our weekly meetings and planning committees on Tuesdays from 6:15PM-8PM in the MU Moss Room (3rd floor) to learn more! Please also feel free to contact the Co-Directors, Amy Lin (amlin@ucdavis.edu) or Justin Choe (jhochoe@ucdavis.edu) for further information.
Black Family Week
Eloycsia Ratliff and Wayne Lindsay are the 2010 Black
Family Week student coordinators. Black Family Week is a time to
celebrate the essence of the Black culture. Its purpose is to bring
awareness about black history and make our presence known on the UC
Davis campus. This celebration consist of food, entertainment, vendors,
art, and an overall fellowship all geared towards reviving the Black
community here on the UC Davis campus. Not only is it beneficial for
students, but it also an opportunity to invite friends and family to
come celebrate with us and enjoy the festivities.
La Raza Cultural Days
LRCD is a collective of Chican@/Latin@ student organizations and community members who come together to plan Semana de la Raza and La Gran Tardeada. The committee is designed to educate the campus and community about the social, cultural and political issues facing the the Chican@/Latin@ community. LRCD allows its students to share and celebrate their cultures and Traditions with the broader community while enhancing their own sense of identity and sense of belonging on campus.
For more information please contact this years coordinators: Dail Covarrubias: dlcovarrubias@ucdavis.edu and Josue Villagomez:jvillagomez@ucdavis.edu.
Planning Committee Meeting
Every Friday at 1 PM in 3201 Hart Hall
Native American Culture Days
Native American Culture Days (NACD) and Powwow celebrate the traditions and contributions of Indigenous cultures, and they educate the community about issues facing Native people. Our powwow is the single largest gathering of Native people on the Davis campus and attracts over 1,000 people each year. Planning meetings for NACD and Powwow are Mondays at 5pm at 3201 Hart Hall. For more information please contact kLserna@ucdavis.edu or cnosife@ucdavis.edu.
  Danzantes del Alma is the student ambassador dance troupe of UC Davis. Our student
members are students first and we all share in
the excitement and artistry of dance through Mexican folklorico' As part of our
mission, Danzantes del Alma uses dance to bring awareness
for higher education and to support academic excellence
through performance. The troupe is
available to be a part of any campus wide celebration or program.
 As we begin the dance troupe's 33rd year in
operation, we strive to improve our artistic and technical quality. This year, Danzantes del Alma is proud to have a new Artistic Instructor,
Roxana Borrego, who will guide the troupe
into artistic and technical proficiency.
We invite you to be a part of this new energy and
excitement by becoming a member of the troupe. If you enjoy dance and
want to have a fun stress-reliever, stop by any one of the Danzantes del Alma
practices located in the ARC Dance Studio:
Our practice sessions are on:
Monday & Thursday 7:30pm-10:30pmSaturday 1:30pm-5:00pm
R.E.A.C.H. RetreatJan 8-10, 2010 THEME:I didn't register for this CLASS!The R.E.A.C.H. retreat offers the opportunity for all of us to LEARN to question; DISCOVER connections; and ENGAGE in social justice. In addition, you will gain leadership skills, make friends and have an unforgettable time at the only retreat on campus that allows you to connect with a wide and diverse representation of our communities.The three day retreat is comprised of workshops and home group activities which focus on the seven dimensions:1. Ability2. Age3. Class4. Gender5. Race/Ethnicity6. Sexual Orientation7. SpiritualityCome Join Us for This Life Changing Adventure!!!For more information: http://ccc.ucdavis.edu/programs/reach.htmlQuestions? Contact fnaveed@ucdavis.edu Participant Applications due Oct. 30,2009 |
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 Native Leadership Retreat
Oct. 16-17, 2009
Four Springs, Napa CA.
Mia Mingus, Keynote Speech for Pride Week
Oct. 20, 2009 7:00 PM
King Lounge, 2nd floor MU
 Mia Mingus is a queer disabled woman of color, South Korean transracial adoptee, organizer and one of the Co-Executive Directors of SPARK Reproductive Justice Now (formerly Georgians for Choice) in Atlanta, Georgia. She believes that reproductive justice is crucial in the struggle for social change and the fight to end oppression. Through her work on disability, race, reproductive justice, gender, sexuality, and transracial adoption, she recognizes the urgency and barriers for oppressed communities to work together and build alliances for liberation. Though her activism changes and evolves, her roots remain firmly planted in ending sexual violence.
Black Leadership Retreat
Oct. 23-25, 2009
Sly Park
The retreat's theme is "The Power of Influence: Motivate, Educate, Participate". Attending this retreat is sure to get your year off to a great start by allowing you the chance to get acquainted with other UCD students, the campus, staff and faculty.Chican@/Latin@ Leadership RetreatNov. 6-8, 2009 Valley of the Moon For more information please contact Mo Torres at motorres@ucdavis.edu or Illianna Ramos at iramos@ucdavis.eduR.E.A.C.H. RetreatJan 8-10, 2009 The R.E.A.C.H. retreat offers the opportunity for all of us to LEARN to question; DISCOVER connections; and ENGAGE
in social justice. In addition, you will gain leadership skills, make
friends and have an unforgettable time at the only retreat on campus
that allows you to connect with a wide and diverse representation of
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Cross Cultural Center Open HouseSept. 25, 2009  The Cross Cultural Center Open House turned out to be a success! We had approximately 250 people attend our fall welcome event and we were able to provide them with lots of food. We gave tours of our center, took them through a maze of oppression, and the performance groups: Bakuhatsu Taiko Dan, the Nigerian Student Association, and Danzantes del Alma provided entertainment for all of the attendees.
Admin Assistant/ Volunteer Coordinator
Nigerian Student Association Danzantes Del Alma
 Bakuhatsu Taiko Dan
Hoodlife Theme Park
Sept. 25, 2009
 Despite getting off to a rocky start, the CCC staffers and volunteers were able to construct a 35 foot maze of theater department donated flats, which were then spray painted with signs, symbols, and phrases of oppression. Our CCC family and friends then took up position inside the tunnel to provide passers-through an explanation of the project as well as to inform them on current campus issues regarding the different types of oppression. It was a huge success, as was the whole of the CCC Fall Welcome, with special guest appearance by Chancellor Linda Katehi.
-Johnathen Duran Chican@/Latin@ Community Intern Inside Hoodlife Theme Park.
Graduate Ally Training
Sept. 26, 2009
The Cross Cultural Center, in conjunction with the WRRC, CVPP, GSA, BPGSA, GAAAP, the GASC, and others were able to come together to provide a much needed Ally training to our Graduate student community. Providing training to nominated students from each participating graduate cluster in areas such as Ally Development, Power and Privilege, and Campus Resources takes a new step forward in assuring that all of our marginalized communities, in all levels of our campus, have the information and access to the spaces and places that will ensure their physical and psychological safety and security.
-Johnathen Duran
Chican@/Latin@ Community Intern
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We are proud to re-introduce our Cultural Beat mascot, Waddles.
Waddles is back this year to give you fun facts, information, and tips
as you find your way around the Cross-Cultural Center! Look for Waddles
in each issue!
-Chrissy Noble
Graphic Design Intern
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If you are a social justice-minded artist, poet, or performer, we'd love to spotlight your work. E-mail Amanda Gonzalez (agonza@ucdavis.edu) or Chrissy Noble (cmnoble@ucdavis.edu), or stop by the Cross-Cultural Center, if you'd like to share your work!
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Learn to question. Discover connections. Engage in social justice.
In solidarity,
Cross-Cultural Center Staff |
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